MA H1876

Establishes hourly compensation rates for private attorneys representing indigent defendants: $150/hour for homicide cases, $105/hour for superior court non-homicide cases (including sexually dangerous person cases), $73/hour for district court and children in need of services cases, $90/hour for children and family law, care and protection, sex offender registry, and mental health cases

Requires periodic public hearings throughout the state to review compensation rates, with mandatory notice to all state, county, and local bar associations

Mandates compensation rate reviews occur at least once every 3 years

Takes effect July 1, 2025

Amends Section 11 of Chapter 211D of the Massachusetts General Laws governing the Committee for Public Counsel Services